Biorepository Research Assistant, Methodist Hospital (Full Time, Day)

Indiana University - Indianapolis, IN

Full-time - Entry Level

Indianapolis, IN

10,001+ employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Biorepository Research Assistant at Methodist Hospital plays a crucial role in coordinating biorepository operations to ensure the timely acquisition and processing of quality specimens. This position involves communication with researchers, processing samples according to protocols, and collaborating with various medical staff to facilitate specimen collection and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Assist with coordination of Biorepository operations to ensure quality specimens are acquired and processed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with researchers regarding their sample requests.
• Process samples according to investigator's protocol.
• Coordinate biorepository operations with assessment, operating rooms, surgical pathology lab, clinics, and other hospital areas.
• Perform processing procedures manually according to established SOPs.
• Handle pre-analytical processing including sorting, centrifugation, aliquoting, labeling, and completing study-required documentation.
• Manage shipping and storage of samples as required by study.
• Extract data from source documents and complete database entries.
• Maintain accurate records and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other medical staff for specimen collection and distribution.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in a related science (medical technology, biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology) is preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Scientific training in a laboratory environment is preferred.
• Ability to operate clinical laboratory instruments is required.
• Knowledge of human anatomy is preferred.
• Excellent proficiency in MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) is required.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in a laboratory environment is preferred.

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Loan forgiveness
• Tuition reimbursement